Bathing box



an. 13, 1931. J. SOPRQNYI 1,189,085

BATHING BOX Filed Sept. 10. 1927 Hull-II." m...

Patented Jan. 13, 1931 UNITED STATES JULIUS SOIPRONYI, or nunnrns'mrmneannzr BATHING near 7 Application filed September 10, 1927, Serial No. aisgcz 'mn nayna; 927.,,.

' remaining readily accessible to the bather.

The receptacle or bathing box of this invention offers particular advantages over known bathing boxes in that the surfaces to be maintained in moistureproof contact is reduced to a minimum and the pressure needed to maintain the moisture proof joint is adjustable, that any packing utilized is readily replaceable and that the interior of the bathing box is readily accessible despite the comparatively small dimension of the cover.

By way of example, one constructional form of the moistureproof container forming the subject matter of this invention will 2 be specifically described and illustrated, but it is to be understood that the invention is not in any way'limited to such construction but only as defined by the scopeof the appended claims.

In the drawings Fig. 1 is a view in elevation of the closed bathing box.

Fig. 2 is a sectional view with the closure or box thrown open and With parts broken away.

In the drawings similar reference numerals indicate similar parts.

According to Figures 1 and 2, the outer casing is indicated at 1, and the closely fitting inner casing, container or box at 2. The outer container 1 is provided with an annular flange 1a adjacent the opening of easing 1 and the Wall of easing 2 with a projecting annular flange 2a. The inner casing is provided with a side opening closed by a cover 20, hinged at 2b. A packing ring 3 is placed on the inner casing 2 and against the flange 2a. The head of the inner casing is clamped against the flange of the outer casing 1 by a yoke 1 in which is mounted a screw 5 adapted to bear against the head of the casing 2. Yoke 4 is movably mounted in bores in the ears 1?) projecting from the flange 1a. In the wall of the inner casing 2 a boss is formed and provided with a depression 2e, in whic'h engagles'the"endot:

screw {This bioss20Z assures-a uniform? distributiongofthe'pressure exerted by screw";

5, and p rmits-the use of a comparativ'cly" short screw Infsthe'cl-osed position of the bathing box:

the flanges 1a; 2a, bear" against-the interposed packing-,ringfi, elfectuallyfsealir'i the'month of the casing 1 "against water. j

1 the" a mission ":'of' 4 The inner or outer surface of cover :20 J

may be. constructed. as a mi rrorand'on'thek innerzsidea' tape .2fima -be secured to hold cigarettes? 'The 'bathing bo'x may also be suspended from the neck or attached to the arm or hand or carried on a belt by means of the eyes 10. I

In place of yoke 4 a cover or cap hinged to casing 1 may be used which is in like manner provided with a clamping screw 5, and when in the closed position would fit over the front wall of the inner casing 2. To secure uniform distribution of pressure a plurality of the screw 5 may be employed.

It is to be understood that the construc-.

tion 'ofthe watertightcontainer of myin vention is capable of various modifications and that I do not limit myself in any way to the described embodiment 'of the invention hereinbefore set forth but only by the scope of the claims annexed to this specification.

I claim:

1. A Waterproof device of the character described, comprising an outer casing having an opening, a closed container extending substantially the length and width of said outer casing to closely fit therein, said outer casing having a flanged portion, said closed container having a boss on its upper outer surface and a flanged portion extending therefrom, a gasket carried by the flanged portion of said closed container for engagement with the flanged portion of said outer casing, and means for holding the closed container ,to the outer casing, said means comprising a yoke member pivotally connected at its ends to the flanged portion of said outer casing, and an adjusting member screwed centrally of said yoke member for simultaneously acting on said boss and said yoke, whereby a substantial and uniform pressure is provided on the opposite sides of the gasket to maintain an effective waterproof closure for the opening of said outer casing.

2. A waterproof device of the kind described, comprising an outer casing having an opening and a circumferential flange contiguous with the opening, an inner closed container adapted to be introduced into the outer casing and having a flange on its upper wall forcooperating with the flange on the outer casing, an interchangeable packing ring arranged on the inner surface 15, a yoke pivotally connected at its ends to i the flange on the outer casing, a boss onthe outer surface of the upper wall ofsaid inner closed container, and an adjustable screw passing centrally through the yoke for act- 'i'ng simultaneouslyon said boss and said yoke to positively control and exert a substantial' and uniform pressure in opposite, directions on the outer surfaces of the flanged portions, whereby to maintain an effective waterproof closure for the opening of said outer casing,

Tn testimony whereof I aflix lily-signature.

JULIUS SOPRONYI.

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